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Fall Definition & Meaning

1. To drop or descend from a higher to a lower position or level.

Example: The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.

2. To lose one's balance and collapse to the ground.

Example: She tripped and fell down the stairs.

3. To decrease in amount, value, or quality.

Example: Sales tend to fall during economic downturns.

4. To become captured or defeated.

Example: The city fell to the enemy forces.

5. To occur or happen suddenly or unexpectedly.

Example: The news of his death fell like a bombshell on his family.

Examples of the word fall used in sentences.

  • The temperature starts to fall as we head into winter.
  • She fell asleep during the movie because it was boring.
  • The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.
  • I almost fall off the ladder while cleaning the gutters.
  • My toddler loves to play with leaves and jump into fall piles.
  • The leaves fall off the trees in autumn.
  • Did you see the vase fall off the table and break into pieces?
  • The temperature suddenly fell to freezing last night.
  • I love watching the rain fall on the windowpane.
  • I fell down the stairs and hurt my ankle yesterday.
  • I almost fell down the stairs this morning because I was in a hurry.
  • The temperature is starting to fall, so I need to bring out my winter coat soon.
  • My grades usually fall down during exam season because I get too stressed.
  • The leaves fall from the trees in autumn, creating a beautiful scenery.
  • The stock market has been falling for the past few days, causing investors to worry.
  • After a lot of hard work, I was surprised to see my grades fall short of my expectations.
  • After a long hike, I couldn't believe my luck when I stumbled and fell down a steep incline.
  • My heart always skips a beat when I watch a daring stuntman fall from great heights.
  • If you don't take proper precautions, you might fall ill easily during cold and flu season.
  • The autumn leaves were a beautiful sight to behold as they fell gracefully to the ground.
  • As I gazed out at the breathtaking vista before me, the brilliant colors of the sunset casting long shadows across the valley, I felt myself falling deeper and deeper in love with the natural beauty of this world. (Emotional experience)
  • With the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and the subsequent reunification of Germany, many easterners found themselves struggling to adapt to the western way of life. (Historical event)
  • As the leaves begin to fall from the trees, the crisp autumn air sets in, and the days grow shorter, I can't help but feel nostalgic for the seasons past. (Seasonal change)
  • After the success of their latest product launch, the company's profits are expected to fall dramatically next quarter. (Economic trend)
  • Despite her best efforts to maintain her balance, she couldn't help but fall on the slippery pavement. (Physical action)
  • Despite his experience, the experienced hiker lost his footing and fell down the steep slope.
  • The leaves on the trees gradually changed color and began to fall as autumn approached.
  • Sales for the quarter have taken a fall due to the ongoing pandemic and lockdown restrictions.
  • The chef was careful not to let any ingredients fall into the pot while making the soup.
  • In the digital age, attention spans seem to have taken a fall, with people increasingly having difficulty focusing for extended periods.
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